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THE HOWLING DAWG JUNE 2014 "… the long, hot summer…" 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company G "The Jackson Rifles" The Heat of Battle During a recent living history program I was speaking to a group outside, in the midmorning warmth. The students were wisely clad in shorts and other suitable garments but still they complained, about the heat. Comments on their class surveys cited the temperature as a major criticism; not that we could do anything about the temperature of a date and time they had selected. I, of course, was in -1- full uniform and accouterments when the predictable question came: "aren't those clothes hot." Yes, I was a perfect torrent of sweat but I have always been philosophical about such things - it "just goes with the territory. Besides, I always liked a good hot battle and can correct the condition of excess heat much more effectively than I can compensate for a lack of it. However, any heat or cold, rain or drought I have had to endure as a re-enactor is about like a "gnat on a camel's back" compared to what the soldiers and civilians of the 1860's faced. The War was fought just after the end of a meteorological period that climate historians often call the Little Ice Age. This era, lasting roughly from 1300 to 1850, featured frequent climatic shifts, with bitterly cold winters switching to periods of heavy spring flooding, often followed by mild winters and subsequent droughts. The trend toward cooling that characterized the Little Ice Age had moved toward warming with plagues of temperature fluctuations that could strongly affect the actions of the armies. No doubt, weather helped determine overall strategy as well as tactics on the battlefield. Generals would watch the skies to decide when to begin spring campaigns, they dealt with flooded rivers (Stoneman in Macon) which sometimes stopped progress of entire regiments, and made their men endure the extremes of the Southern climate (where almost all of the fighting took place). While exposure to the elements affected every soldier at some point during the War, the prisoners of war perhaps had it worst. Weather during the conflict was one of the most often recorded events by soldiers and civilians, who would write about it in their letters and diaries. Most soldiers found themselves in new surroundings and therefore experienced different weather than what they were used too. In addition, both Confederate and Union men spent most of their time outdoors, with very little shelter and that had a great influence on their health and well being. With no relief from extreme hot or cold, soldiers did die from heat exhaustion or by freezing to death. Drought conditions in the summer of 1862, made it difficult for troops in some theatres of the War, to forage. Attempts to supply the armies also often failed due to drought-enhanced low water in rivers halting some shipping. Long, forced marches in the summer heat inflicted both armies with intense heat, a lack of water, and regional malarial conditions. The muddy conditions of June 1864 turned to the Confederates’ advantage, as Union forces edged deeper into the Southland. In the waning months of the War, soldiers and civilians alike suffered from the effects of a returning drought that reduced harvests, made it difficult to supply posts via river difficult and contributed to starvation conditions. Many battles were impacted by the weather. During the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, Union General George McClellan blamed the weather in Virginia for his inability to attack the Confederate defenses. Rain made the battles an incredibly difficult experience. When gunpowder and paper cartridges became wet, it was more difficult to fire a -2- weapon accurately. Many times, they did not work at all. Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson faced the rain during both the Battle of Chantilly and the Battle of Chancellorsville (among other battles). During Chancellorsville, (remember he was wearing a black rain slicker when shot) rain showers moistened a dirt road, on which Jackson and his army had to travel. The rain stopped dust from being kicked up, concealing his position to the Union forces. During the Battle of Chantilly, Jackson and his army were caught under a heavy thunderstorm. More than 2,000 men fell in approximately ninety minutes, including Union General Philip Kearney who, confused by the rain, mistakenly rode behind Confederate lines. On May 15, 1864, during the Battle of New Market, soldiers had to fight through a heavy storm. With the amount of rain that fell, Confederate soldiers' feet stuck in the mud as they attempted to cross a wheat field. This field would forever be dubbed the "field of lost shoes." Finally, Union General William Sherman’s infamous 1865 “March to the Sea” occurred during torrential rain storms and soldiers were forced to march through knee deep mud. As they marched, Confederate forces were unable to stop them…the weather listed as one of the reasons (although at this time, the Confederate Army was all but defeated). Sherman moved almost untouched, destroying everything in his path, from Georgia through South Carolina. In the re-enactment world, we still face the same extremes but have decidedly more latitude to do something about it. Some of you went to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Manassas where they could replicate most everything except the weather. Temps at that event reached the triple digits, with a heat index of perhaps 115 degrees. Back in 1861, when the North and South clashed in the War's first major land battle, recorded temperatures were in the 80s. How do we, today, deal with the elements, especially the heat. Authentic uniforms are a point of pride and are not to be sacrificed in the name of staying cool. As re- enactors, we carry 19th- century canteens and drink when officers tell grown men to do so. We can slow down a little bit on the battlefield and, for me, that comes naturally. Seriously, any sacrifice, on my part is well worth it to honor the soldiers of the time period we represent. Event planners must also consider the general public's health in the excessive heat. Don Warlick, who helped create the battle scenes in the film "Gods and Generals," readily agrees that the heat can pose a problem, especially for a re- enactor population that is largely middle aged even though soldiers themselves were typically young men. "Our society has gotten more accustomed to air conditioning and not doing things the old way," Warlick said. Re-enactors do occasionally die on the field due to health issues by the weather. They have little choice but to slow down and stay hydrated - give the animals and the men time to catch their breath. -3- AUGUST 22-24 - KILPATRICK'S SABRE CHARGE AT NASH FARM (see page 5) SEPTEMBER - SCV SALUTE TO VETERANS IN DUBLIN,GA SEPTEMBER 19-21- BATTLE OF ATLANTA AT NASH FARM (see page 13) OCTOBER 3-5 - ANDERSONVILLE OCTOBER - BATTLE @ IRWINVILLE - POC LEE MURDOCK 478-986-5290. NOVEMBER 7-9 - SHERMAN'S OCCUPATION OF SANDERSVILLE (see page 11) NOVEMBER 15 - KILPATRICK AT THE TOWLIGA - POC Is Lee Murdock @ 478-986-5290. NOVEMBER 22 - 150TH GRISWOLDVILLE MEMORIAL - (see page 4) SPEAKER: PASTOR JOHN WEAVER NOVEMBER 15 - CANNONBALL HOUSE APPARITIONS DECEMBER 12-14 - FT.MCALLISTER (16th & 39th GA are the Confederate Garrison) $15 to register by August (POC Jim Boone 912-552-4901)(see pages 14-19) DECEMBER 12- CHRISTMAS AT THE CANNONBALL HOUSE DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS AT RICHLAND CHURCH (to be announced) 150th MARCH TO THE SEA - CANCELED Dear Collaborators: It is with a heavy heart that I must terminate my efforts to make the recognition of Sherman’s March a reality. I’m afraid I have neglected other responsibilities by devoting too much time to the project. So I must reluctantly, but necessarily, withdraw. I hope someone finds the time and effort to continue. If I could be of any service in this regard, I would give support where I could. I thank you all for your time and consideration and wish you much success in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Dick Watson [email protected] ***** 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Griswoldville The Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, the 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, "The Jackson Rifles", and The Camp of the Unknown Soldier, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp # 2218, of Clinton, Jones County, Georgia, cordially invite one and all to the Commemorative Service of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Griswoldville on Saturday, November 22, 2014. A living history program will begin at 9:30am with the commemoration starting promptly at 12:00 noon, honoring all who served at the battle of Griswoldville and environs in November of 1864. Our guest speaker will be Pastor John Weaver of Fitzgerald, Georgia. Although this event is sponsored by the Jarrell Plantation, it will not be held on that site but on the actual Griswoldville Battlefield - GPS: 32°52′00″N 83°28′10″W, regardless of weather conditions. For more information, please call 478-986-5172, 478-396-4838 or 478-731-5531. -4- Kilpatrick’s Sabre Charge August 22 - 24, 2014 The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Kilpatrick’s raid. This living history event is being hosted by Henry County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Nash Farm, and the Georgia Civil War Commission. There will be both Union and Confederate camp sites, cavalry and artillery demonstrations, a review of the troops, and a recreation of Colonel Minty’s famous sabre charge. There will be a formal military ball where both Yankees and Confederates will call a truce.
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